§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans he is considering for ending the present legal aid system and replacing it by a network of salaried solicitors. [5620]
§ Mr. HoonThe Lord Chancellor has appointed Sir Peter Middleton to undertake a review of civil justice and legal aid. A preliminary report is expected at the end of September. Any decisions on the future of legal aid will have to await the outcome of that review.